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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:12 AM
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We found the greatest handyman.
He just replaced our garbage disposal that broke down a year ago, which I've been meaning to replace myself but kept avoiding, and unstuck a window that we've not been able to open for over a year. He practically took the whole thing apart to find where it was jammed. And as he was walking out the door, he fixed our front door bell. All for $25!

A retired fork lift mechanic who isn't doing it for the money, he just "loves fixing things" and he wants to keep busy. $20 an hour... we've struck gold! Now I don't have to fix anything myself, and it's an incredibly reasonable price to pay to not have to get dirty.

:bounce:

I'm going to start making a list of what we'll have him fix next.
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PeaceNikki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:20 AM
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1. Nice!
:bounce:
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:26 AM
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2. You're so cute...
responding to my little post and all...

:D:

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PeaceNikki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:44 AM
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5. I'd have posted more,
but I am feverishly preparing for a bridal shower I am co-hosting this afternoon. In between checking on the bacon-wrapped smokies, Reubens in a Crock-pot and Queso dip, I saw your post.

:D
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:38 AM
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3. Can he do electrical?
If so, can you send him to my house?

Congrats on the handyman find. Not an easy accomplishment.
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:45 AM
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6. Yeah, he mentioned he could do small things, like the things I can do myself
changing lights, ceiling fans, outlets, but he wouldn't do anything major because of the liability/risk.

He'll do anything but that and painting, he said. Definitely a good find.
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PeaceNikki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:46 AM
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7. Plumbing?
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 12:53 PM
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8. Oh yeah, forgot to add, he does plumbing. :)
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 11:42 AM
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4. Please send him my
way. I've got some projects that need attention.

Glad you found someone knowledgeable, reliable, with more than reasonable fees.
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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 01:33 PM
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9. Maybe he can take a look at your plumbing.
Bow-chikka-wow-wow...
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 02:26 PM
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12. Hey now!
:rofl:

I'm not that kind of customer.
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 01:33 PM
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10. Will he fly to Texas?
I have a few things. :)
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NV Whino Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-23-08 02:22 PM
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11. Does he have any like-minded friends in California?
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